Man escapes injury after driving car into garage

(HURON COUNTY) -- A 27-year old Port Austin resident was arrested over the weekend after he crashed his vehicle into a garage at a residence located at 8501 Lake Street in Port Austin. Sheriff's deputies say the incident took place around 3 a.m. Saturday when the driver apparently fell asleep at the wheel while heading west on Grindstone Road. Deputies say the driver failed to stop at Lake Street and continued through the intersection before striking the garage door. Witnesses say the man allegedly fled on foot, but returned minutes later. He was arrested for drunk driving and lodged in the Huron County jail. The vehicle and garage were heavily damaged, but no injuries were reported.